Spotlight on Representative Bryan Posthumus

Apr 18, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Bryan Poshtumus (R-Rockford) serves as the Minority Floor Leader, having been elected by his peers to serve in this leadership role. He also serves as the minority vice chair of the Government Operations Committee, serving as the ranking Republican, and sits on the House Fiscal Governing Committee.

Representative Posthumus is serving his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to his election, he built the largest farmer-owned hop grower in Michigan. Representative Posthumus earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business Management from Michigan State University.

He represents the 90th House District in West Michigan, including most of Northeast Kent County.

We asked Representative Poshtumus a couple of questions to learn more about him:

  • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
    • Representative Posthumus – The Caribbean.
  • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
    • Representative Posthumus – Snowboarding.
  • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
    • Representative Posthumus – A farmer.
  • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
    • Representative Posthumus – Golf and tennis (play) and football and basketball (watch).

To stay up-to-date with news on Representative Poshtumus, you can follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

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